Asking for help is indication of healthy mind

10:11 PM,
Dec. 11, 2012

Written by

Roger
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In observance of Banned Books week, a couple dozen church members and I decided that we would read a few of the most frequently banned books and meet once a month to discuss them.

It seemed to be a literary act of defiance at the time, but reading books that address mental illness, addiction, suicide and sexual orientation can be surprisingly painful. As a matter of principle, I don't believe that any book should be banned, but from the perspective of a parent, I realize there are some things I would prefer to not have to think about.